Now that we've had a quick break it's time to jump back into the saddle with Week 9 of the Whole House Organization (WHO) Challenge, where my aim is to organize my entire home in 14 weeks or less.

If you have a small foyer- or worse- no foyer at all, this project could either be really simple, or completely paralyzing. Today, I'll show you how to create an organized, functional entryway from virtually nothing. Here goes...​

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After last week's enormous closetorganization challengeI welcomed this project with open arms. But it still required a lot of brain stretching. Take a look at the photo below and you'll understand what I mean. ​

If your saying to yourself, "What the heck is THAT?"...well..its one of the entryways to my home. My "foyer". Please be nice.

Initially, I wanted to show both of my entryways. But the other one includes a closet. I'm sorry but, two back to back closet reorganizations is NOT my idea of fun. So we'll have to save that one for another time.

​Anywhoo, back to the issue at hand. As you can see, this foyer is T-I-N-Y. It measures 3 feet, 6 inches by 3 feet, 1 inch to be exact; very awkward- especially when the door is open. So I had to really think about what I wanted this space to do. How should it function?

Here were my requirements. I needed this space to:

Feel warm upon entry

Display a clock

Be stylish

Allow a place for hanging coats and keys

Offer a place to store shoes once they are removed

Provide an area for umbrellas

Have a mirror to reflect light and allow for last minute hair, makeup or tie check, before heading out the door

Some of these necessities were pretty easy to check off the list. But when the door is open, I only have about 5 inches of clearance behind the door. So trying to find a solution for the the umbrellas and shoe storage was a bit tough. In the end, here are some of the items that made the cut.

Yes, you're looking at a plastic bag holder, two metal hanging file folders and a photo frame. "Why", you ask? Well, the more I looked at the plastic bag caddy, the more it resembled an umbrella stand to me. So I gleefully plopped down my $4.99 to purchase it from my local Burlington.

And the hanging file holders - which I painted white by the way - seemed like the perfect storage place for a couple of pairs of shoes. These I received free from a company that was doing an annual office purge. The photo frame ($2.49 at Target) will go around the awkward alarm system that sets smack dab in the center of the wall.

So after putting it all together, here is what I ended up with:

The transformation blows me away! I spent more time putting this post together, than it took to actually execute the project!

Every item on my wish list has now been addressed. The signage ($7 from Hobby Lobby) provides a warm welcome home. There's an analog clock which is surprisingly refreshing to see ($19, Target), and a place for umbrellas ($4.99 Burlington). We also have a place for those last minute hair, makeup and tie adjustments before heading out the door ($5, Target dollar section). And as you can see, the shoes - even for the the Mister - fit comfortably. Mission accomplished!

Huh love it! Wish mine look this good as well! I should try to make it as stylish as yours :) Gray is the new black!

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Ola

3/6/2017 02:14:50 pm

Yes, gray is definitely in these days. And it seems to be here to stay. I'm sure that you could easily duplicate this look, or something similar to it. I wish you the best on your foyer project! Thanks for visiting!

This is beautiful! I love the colors you put together and not only is it beautiful, but functional too! I love the idea of the umbrella holder. Clever!!!! There is nothing like "Home Sweet Home". I am a hobby lobby, home goods girl! I have a little more space in my foyer, but not much. I do have a bench with baskets to hide our shoes with a mirror with hooks so I can check everything before I go out the door too! Loved this post and look forward to reading more. I'm on an organization kick too. We are getting a new bed which we can lift our heads, feet and even has massage so I am sprucing up our bedroom and I need to do my closet too! It is my nemesis!

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Ola

3/8/2017 09:15:46 am

Sheila, your excitement is contagious girl! My heart was just racing as I was reading your comment. Thank you so much!

I'm glad you liked this post. You will have to remember share your progress with me as you continue to organize your home. I'd like to cheer you on too. If you need a bit of inspiration for your closet organization, check out my post on that here: http://www.jadoreledecor.com/blog/week-8-give-your-closet-an-amazing-organization-makeover